A Palmer Township woman tried to hide a gun from Easton police when they responded to a fight Saturday morning in the 900 block of Ferry Street, according to court papers.

A large crowd of people were yelling and fighting when police pulled up at 3:01 a.m., but an officer managed to spot a man discreetly hand something to Shaniese Yvonne Stokes, 24, of the 2600 block of Anthony Court, court papers say.

Police attempted to detain Stokes after seeing her place the item in her front jacket pocket and turn away from authorities, court papers say. Stokes was uncooperative with officers and was spotted throwing a silver firearm underneath a truck parked along the road, according to court records. Police say Stokes tried to kick the gun further under the truck while she struggled with officers.

Police recovered the .38-caliber handgun and learned it had been reported stolen. Stokes was arraigned before District Judge James Narlesky on charges of possession of a firearm without a license, tampering with evidence and resisting arrest.